A Garner of Saints: Being a Collection of the Legends and Emblems Usually Represented in Art (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Allen Hinds

9780267675616: A Garner of Saints: Being a Collection of the Legends and Emblems Usually Represented in Art (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267675615 ISBN 13: 9780267675616

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover the hidden stories behind medieval saints and the symbols that accompany their legends in art.

This compact, travel‑friendly volume collects the most commonly depicted saint legends and emblems, arranged for quick reference and portable use by explorers of art and history.

Designed for travelers, this edition abridges lengthy tales without sacrificing clarity. It explains how saints appear in frescoes and stained glass, lists feast days and key attributes, and points readers to authorities and sources behind the legends. The book emphasizes how visual storytelling in churches helps readers grasp medieval Christian ideas even if they cannot read.

Know which legends and symbols appear most often in art today’s readers may encounter.
Learn a practical, alphabetical approach that makes finding figures faster while travelling.
Understand the kinds of sources authors used and how those stories were adapted for pictures.
Explore where to find notable representations in major churches and museums.

Ideal for art lovers, travelers, and students seeking a concise, readable primer on how saints and their legends live in sacred art.

A Garner of Saints

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